Neak Kru Phousita Huy

Neak Kru Phousita Serey Huy is a master artist, teacher, and the longstanding Artistic Director of Angkor Dance Troupe (ADT), a role she has held since 1996. Renowned for her deep knowledge of Khmer classical dance and her commitment to preserving Cambodian performing arts, Neak Kru Phousita has helped transform ADT into a nationally respected institution in the United States.

A survivor of the Cambodian genocide, Neak Kru Phousita is part of the first generation of dancers trained at the Royal University of Fine Arts (RUFA) in the post-Khmer Rouge era. There, she studied under the legendary master teacher, the late Chea Samy. Upon graduating in 1988, she became a teacher at RUFA, served the Cambodian Ministry of Culture, and coordinated international dance festivals across Asia.

As a distinguished performer, she has represented Cambodia in international showcases across the United States, Europe and Asia. Since immigrating to the U.S., Neak Kru Phousita has led numerous cultural exchange programs, documentation projects, and artistic collaborations. Under her leadership, ADT was recognized by the National Endowment for the Arts and honored at the White House in 1999.

Today, Neak Kru Phousita continues to shape the future of Cambodian performing arts in the diaspora. Through her mentorship, choreography, and tireless advocacy, she has nurtured generations of dancers, built cross-cultural bridges through international collaborations, and preserved traditional knowledge through community-based practice. Her work ensures that Cambodian classical dance not only survives but evolves - resonating with younger generations while maintaining its deep spiritual and cultural roots.